About Wawel Castle
Why To Book Wawel Castle Tickets?
- Plan your Royal Wawel Castle tours that explores the iconic history of Poland’s monarchy.
- Traverse through the Gothic hilltop complex, which includes the halls, churches, state apartments, and royal chambers, and get a chance to spend some time in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wawel Castle.
- Make some time with the palace to encompass distinct architectural styles which incredibly allows you to relive the history of royal families with the castle’s evident beauty.
- Visit the most essential and attractive last remaining example of the 14th century Royal Private Apartments – “Great’s Room”.
- Get the most out of the regal museum, which is a pivot of the sculptures, stunning paintings, tapestries, and many more architectural gems.
- Pre Book your Wawel Royal Castle tickets & tours and pick the exhibit you want to visit and skip the long entrance queue and get time to relax in the magnificent cafes offering views of the river Vistula and the gardens.
Available Wawel Castle Tickets & Tour Deals
Presently, the castle serves as a premier museum that holds artefacts preserved from the iconic times when kings and queens ruled the country. During your trip you can visit The Cathedral, John Paul II Monument & Museum, Crown Treasury and Armoury exhibition, State Rooms, The Dragon and its Cave, Sandomierska Tower, and Slodki Wawel. Once you are in the lap of the majestic castle you can also get to see the Oriental Art section with the largest collection of Ottoman tents on the European continent.
Flashing back to the 14th century, the Wawel Royal Castle is one of the most treasured architectural collections in Poland. Its illustrious history and rich heritage set this on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The regal chambers, churches, courtyards, great halls, the state apartments each have their tales from the times of the Polish kingdom. Explore the Gothic hilltop complex which ushers the sovereignty of Poland’s past to the present.
Wawel Royal Hill is one of the most important hills for Polish people. This is the home where Polish kings and queens ruled for decades. You can start your day by stopping by the house of the legendary Polish historian, Jan Długosz, which gives a magnificent view over Wawel Hill. The hill consists of the monument to Tadeusz Kościuszko, a mediaeval courtyard, Sandomierska Tower, Bernardyńska Gate, and the ending to Wawel Dragon. From the 11th century, wawel has been the monarch’s residence, where the royal kings and queens have been crowned and as well as buried.
Branches Of Wawel Royal Castle
This castle is part of the chain of 25 mediaeval castles from the Trail of the Eagle's Nests between Częstochowa and Krakówon in southwest Poland. This renaissance castle features a mesmerising courtyard with a delicate arcade along with an exhibition of European art from the Middle Ages. This is one of the best-preserved castles which was rebuilt in the 16th century in imitation of the royal residence of Wawel. The well-preserved castle is near the park's north end, about 8km north of Ojców village.
The Manor House was built during the 16th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century. The mansion is currently the branch of the Wawel Royal Castle Museum and is a specular example of an old-time residential building. The manor house ranks among the most interesting and rare monuments of manorial architecture. The interior of the house is rich with furniture, imported from Vienna and Paris. It includes a living room with 18th-century polychromy, a dining room, a study furnished by the owner of the manor, and a bedroom.
Know Before You Book Wawel Castle Tickets
- Location: The Wawel Royal Castle is a castle residency located in central Kraków, Poland (Address: Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland)
- Timings: The different parts of the Castle have different opening hours, but the Wawel Castle is open to visitors. The time slot for Monday – Friday is from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm and on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) the time slot is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The operation hours vary basis the seasons and all exhibits are closed on Mondays and every seasonal exhibit is closed in winters
- The best time to visit the Wawel castle would be during the summer season, during the month of April & May as the weather tends to be mild. Additionally, you can plan your trip in the morning to have a crowd-free experience and a pleasant view of the Royal Gardens.
- Walk-in: You can walk to Wawel Hill in Krakow's Old Town, which is about a 10-minute walk away from the Main Market Square or you can take a 20-minute walk from the train/bus station.
- By Bicycle: Take a rack from either of the entrance gates, you will find designated parking to park your bicycle
- By Air: Balice airport is located 11 km to the east of Cracow’s city centre, you can reach it either by train from the Kraków Lotnisko-Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia line or by 208 and 252 (daytime) and 902 (nighttime) bus.
- By Tram: You can take Wawel or Stradom tram, which is just a 5- minute's walk from the castle
- By Bus: Two bus stops are near the castle. Jubilant, which is a 10-minute walk, and Stardom which is just 5 minutes away.
Wawel Castle Tickets FAQs
Do we need to book in advance for Wawel Castle Tickets?
To avoid last-minute waiting, Visitors are advised to book the online tickets, 2-3 weeks in advance to have a hassle-free experience. Reservations can also be made in person or online, no later than one day in advance of the visit.
What is the minimum age required to book Wawel Castle Tickets?
There is no minimum age required to book Wawel Castle tickets. Children of all ages are welcome.
Will I get a discount on booking Wawel Castle tickets?
Yes, discounts for the Wawel Castle tickets are applicable only for members of the Association of Art Historians, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, the holders of the Polish Card, visitors who have been bestowed military honours by the Polish government, children up to the age of 7 are free to go, school groups with up to 10 students, specially-abled individuals, journalists, and veterans. Children between the ages of 7 to 17 and students up to the age of 26 can also avail of discounts on combo tickets.
What is the best time to visit Wawel Castle Tickets?
The best time to visit the Wawel Castle tickets is during the months of April & May as the weather tends to be mild. The Castle is open daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM and the Wawel Hills open up at 6:00 AM every day.
What is special about Wawel Castle Tickets?
If you have the Wawel castle tickets, you can visit the sumptuously decorated State Rooms and royal apartments, or visit several of the other unique exhibitions, which include the Crown Treasury, holding the Polish Crown Jewels, and the Oriental Art exhibition which is the centre to the largest collection of Ottoman tents in Europe.